BASF signs agreement to sell silicates business to PQ

BASF and PQ signed an agreement for the sale of BASF's silicates business, including assets at the Düsseldorf/Holthausen site, to PQ. The transaction is expected to close in H2 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.

“BASF's silicates business is an excellent strategic fit for our existing silicate network.”paint.org

• 2 sources
• paint.orgBASF Signs Agreement to Sell Silicates Business to PQ — American Coatings AssociationMay 20, 2026
• ad-hoc-news.deNew Coatings Chief and €5.8bn Carlyle Payday Frame BASF’s Next Move as Hormus Fallout HelpsRafael MüllerJun 5, 2026

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